1-DAY SUMMER VISITS IRELAND ON 19th MAY FOR FIRHOUSE FAMILY FESTIVAL We hope the whole country appreciated all the hard work and prayers that went into organising the good weather for the Family Festival at Firhouse Carmelites on Sunday last. Although we only wanted it specifically for our Festival, we were happy to share the beautiful sunshine with the rest of the country too. Thanks to the fine weather, we had a huge turnout, with families using the occasion to relax in the grounds of the Carmelite Monastery, while their children played Field Games in complete safety. The Garda Band performed during the Festival, and entertainment included story-telling, model railway exhibition, photography exhibition, cake sale, garden plants, art & craft stalls, raffles, sale of work, and many other activities. The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Cathal King attended as Guest of Honour, and took the occasion to launch a range of…